North Wilson new MKO grand chief

Former television reporter Sheila North Wilson is the new grand chief for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. North Wilson, of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, beat William Elvis Thomas of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, in a second ballot after Tyler Duncan of Norway House Cree Nation withdrew. The vote was held Sept. 2 in Nelson House. Incumbent David Harper, who was seeking his third term, finished last after a first ballot of voting. The 30 sovereign MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10.